Ning is a service where anyone can set up a community, with various levels of privacy available for the community. Nings offer a place for the group to have a common calendar of events, discussion forums, subgroups, internal messaging, chat, plus each member can create a profile page and have his or her own blog.
Ning has some free plans, some paid. Generally, the free plans will work for a typical classroom. Be sure to check the pricing structure
facebook is another community where individuals and organizations can connect. Many organizations and groups have a presence on facebook. Here is an exampleof a teacher having an online presence for his classroom.
Ning
Ning is a service where anyone can set up a community, with various levels of privacy available for the community. Nings offer a place for the group to have a common calendar of events, discussion forums, subgroups, internal messaging, chat, plus each member can create a profile page and have his or her own blog.
Ning has some free plans, some paid. Generally, the free plans will work for a typical classroom. Be sure to check the pricing structure
Nings that may interest you: Classroom 2.0, Global Education Collaborative plus search for Nings in your content area!
facebook is another community where individuals and organizations can connect. Many organizations and groups have a presence on facebook. Here is an exampleof a teacher having an online presence for his classroom.